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Zoning could send Coronado students to Green Valley: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009; Some Coronado High School students may have the option to move to Green Valley High School next year, and some Foothill High School students could have the choice to go to Coronado.
Palo Verde claims first Varsity Quiz title: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009; The Varsity Quiz team from Palo Verde High School had scored high all year. Only the final match Feb. 23 stood between team members and the school's first Varsity Quiz championship.
Volunteer Blvd. could be widened by fall: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009; Volunteer Boulevard, the main route students living in Madeira Canyon and Anthem Highlands would use if they are moved from Coronado High School to Liberty High School next year, is likely to be widened and improved by fall, Henderson city officials said.
Parents get ready to fight school rezoning: Nearly 200 students could move from Coronado to Liberty; Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009; Parents from the southern half of Anthem met Wednesday to plan a final fight against a proposal to move their children from Coronado High School to Liberty High School next school year. Liberty was 750 students under capacity, so the Attendance Zone Advisory Commission was ordered by the School Board to get students into the school.
To soothe rezoning woes, Liberty's principal touts programs: Some parents upset that 240 students could move from Coronado; Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009; Liberty High School's principal is defending the quality of her school in the wake of protests by Anthem parents that their children may be moved from Coronado High to Liberty.
At Centennial, staying after school is funny business: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009; Members of Centennial High School's improvisation group have no idea what to expect next, but that's just how they like it.
Christian schools hold regional speech meet: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009; Hundreds of students from around Las Vegas and Henderson yelled and giggled while taking the stage of an east Las Vegas private Christian school Friday to celebrate one of many events held by the Association of Christian Schools International.
Budget cuts force schools to drop block scheduling: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009; All but a few schools in the Clark County School District will give up the eight-period schedule that has allowed students to accumulate more credits in a shorter amount of time.
Bakery brings teachers a sweet Valentine's Day treat: Friday, Feb. 13, 2009; About 1,300 teachers in Henderson elementary schools got to start their day Friday with a sweet surprise: cupcakes, topped with "love" and sprinkles as a thank-you for Valentine's Day.
Traveling theater group brings Goolsby students together: Musical lets children shine on stage; Monday, Feb. 9, 2009; Precious princesses and plump little peas were the highlight of the day for some students at Judy and John L. Goolsby Elementary School.